A CLINICAL STUDY OF VIRECHANA FOLLOWED BY BAKUCHYADI LEPA IN MANAGEMENT OF SHVITRA W.S.R. TO VITILIGO

Abstract

Shvitra (vitiligo) is a kind of skin disorder of unknown cause characterized by dipigmented or hypo pigmented patches. Since the beginning of the civilization the disease shvitra is consid-ered to be a social stigma and people suffering from it feel let down in the society. It does not cause any pain, ulcer, or discomfort. Based on the symptoms, Shvitra can be correlated with Vitiligo. Vitiligo is a pigmentory disorder.The effective treatment is yet to be found out Modern medicines is associated with so many complications and side effects and toxicity. Shvitra cure can be achieved with ancient Ayurvedic herbs which are basically meant for treating the root cause of the disease. Hence study was carried out to find out a batter ay-urvedic management for the shvitra and to find out the efficacy of virechana on the diseases shvitra.for clinical trial 30 individuals were selected as total sample population. Virechana Karma was carried out as per classical method Virechana Yoga was prepared with Kampil-laka Churna 4 gm with 75-100 ml Triphala Kvath.After completion of Virechana process followed by Samsarjana Krama,. Patients were advised to apply the lepa once a day and to be exposed to direct sunlight. After the treatment 23.3% patients showed 76-100% im-provment in the reduction of lesion area ,20.0% patients achieved normal skin colour and 20.0% patients showed 76-100% reduction in no.of lesion.